Spring is springing up all over the department stores, and with it has come a new crop of woven handbags. Bottega Veneta is, as they sometimes do, leading the pack on this trend with their recently released purses in traditional intrecciato. With this Half Moon Clutch, Bottega ups the ante by combining specchio kid leather, karung, ayers, and nappa intrecciato detailing. If these Italian words don’t mean anything to you, just know that they are different kinds of leather, from shiny (specchio) to snakeskin (karung), and intrecciato is a style of weaving.
Complicated foreign nomenclature aside, this clutch is simple, classic, and gorgeously made. The combination of colors and textures is perfectly balanced, and while it makes me feel like Spring to see all this weaving, I can see this bag taking you right into Fall with no problem. The tones are light enough for summer, but rich enough to complement almost any color palette.
The 11″ x 6″ x 3″ size is great for stowing your evening essentials, although I think that the Half Moon Clutch would also be a great daytime party bag. Half moon shapes are always my favorite for handheld comfort, and I think this bag is only going to get better broken in with a lot of hand holding.
The only drawback I see on the clutch is the price. At $1,650, it isn’t really formal enough to use with a fancy evening ensemble, but it isn’t really big enough to become a great everyday bag. Still, if your tax refund comes in big, maybe you’ll feel like splurging on a bag that is definitely beautiful, but slightly impractical. If you’re like me, though, you might just admire it from afar.
More Features Of The Bottega Veneta Half Moon Clutch
- Frame top with signature knotted brass clasp
- Suede-lined interior
